Ocean Freight Operations Manager in Hillingdon, Greater London
Posted by DK Recruitment
£40,000 – £55,000 a year
Hillingdon · Permanent
Working with a fantastic business in Heathrow, we are recruiting for a Freight Operations Manager.
The primary focus will be Ocean Freight, But knowledge of Air, along with Customs and Sales expereince is an advantage. So an "all-rounder" would be perfect.
Assisting in managing a busy team, you will have:
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Demonstrable exposure to Sea freight within a freight forwarding environment.
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Strong operational knowledge of freight suppliers, hauliers, and forwarding networks, with a sales background.
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Sound Customs knowledge.
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Commercial awareness with the ability to balance Customer Service and profitability.
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Excellent negotiation skills along with industry contacts.
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Hands-on leadership style with the ability to step into operational detail when required.
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Highly organised, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused.
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Clear communicator, able to explain operational and commercial decisions effectively.
- Ambitious, accountable and motivated to grow with the business.
Salary £40-50k depending on experience.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.